About Tarak Ridge
Tarak Ridge is a prominent rocky ridge on Mount Mariveles in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines, with an elevation of about 1,006 meters above sea level. Located in Barangay Alas-asin, it is a popular hiking destination within the Bataan Natural Park. The ridge is known for its sharp, exposed rock formation and panoramic views of Manila Bay, Corregidor Island, and the surrounding mountains, attracting day hikers and overnight campers.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a challenging day hike or overnight trek through forested trails, river crossings at Papaya River, and a steep final ascent to an exposed, narrow rocky ridge. The summit ridge offers open, panoramic views of Manila Bay, Corregidor Island, Mount Mariveles peaks and the coastline of Bataan. The area is natural and undeveloped with a designated camping area on the ridge and no permanent structures at the top.
Key highlights
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Sharp, exposed rocky ridge summit at approximately 1,006 MASL
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Panoramic views of Manila Bay, Corregidor Island and Bataan coastline
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Trail through Bataan Natural Park forest and Papaya River
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Popular overnight camping area on the ridge
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Part of the Mount Mariveles mountain range
History of Tarak Ridge
Tarak Ridge is part of the Mount Mariveles range within Bataan Natural Park. The broader Mariveles mountains formed part of the defensive area during the Battle of Bataan in 1942 in World War II, and the province is historically noted for this period.
Culture & Context
Well-known mountaineering destination in Central Luzon, popular among local hiking communities and part of Bataan's eco-tourism and nature-based recreation offerings
Route
| By road | From Manila, take NLEX and SCTEX to Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, exit to Roman Highway to Mariveles town proper, then to Barangay Alas-asin jump-off; private vehicle or bus to Mariveles then tricycle to jump-off |
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